hot cranberry sangria

2 c. (500 mL) Western Family cranberry cocktail
1-750 mL bottle of Chianti (or other dry red wine)
3 tbsp. (45 mL) brandy
4 to 5 tbsp. (60 to 75 mL) packed golden sugar
1 lemon
1 orange
Cinnamon sticks (optional)
Dried cranberries (optional)

1. Combine the cranberry cocktail, wine, brandy and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat.

2. Use a potato peeler to take a large coil of peel from the lemon and orange. Float in the liquid.

3. Squeeze both fruit and add juice to pan; stir. When mixture starts to bubble, set timer for 25 minutes.

4. Remove peel coils. Serve in mugs with cinnamon sticks for stirring and dried cranberries floating on top, if desired.

Note: This drink may be made in a crock-pot over a longer period of time.

Makes 4 to 6 servings.

Nutrient analysis per serving:
248 calories, 0.5 grams protein, 32 grams carbohydrates, 0 grams of fat per serving